I am a Christian, but I strongly agree that Islam is not intolerant of other religions. I have lived among Muslims, and they have been very respectful to my beliefs and very tolerant. Unfortunately, the media portrayal of Muslims is sometimes negative (and, for all of my fellow Christians, think about how it would be if only Ku Klux Klan activities were covered!) From firsthand experience, I can honestly say that there is nothing malignant or threatening about Islam, and I highly respect Islam and my Muslim friends.
2007-07-26 06:31:33
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answered by kenny boy 2
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To those of you who think things like: We kill infidels and chop hands off, etc. you're wrong.
In the Qur'an that's a metaphorical phrase. It doesn't mean to literally kill someone. What the phrase is trying to state is that if anyone uses force on you (on behalf of your religion, etc), you have the right to use force back. If anyone tries to hurt you, you have the right to defend yourself. If an infidel harms you in any way, you have the right to take drastic actions.
Islam does not state in any way to destroy Churches or anything, yet Christians destroy our mosques and spray Hate words and phrases on our windows and homes. What?! You think we don't have a life, a family, a job, or school? We are normal as you are, and just as good as you are, or perhaps even better.
The Western culture and Media has influenced nonMuslims to believe that Islam is a hateful and prejudiced religion. The Media does not want to reveal the truth about Islam because it is afraid of the critcism it will receive after society finds out how wrong Western civilizations and news castings have been.
So basically, all I can say is that to those of you who think you know all about Islam, go do a bit more research, and this time find out how things really are. Don't operate your biased perspectives on others, or else we may just have to bomb you.
2007-07-26 08:30:58
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answered by Anonymous
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been waiting for the mention of spain indeed the muslims lived side by side with there jewish and christian counterparts then Ferdinand defeated the muslims and massacred the muslims and jews this is why there are no muslims left in spain today very sad, the spainish muslims were very knowledgable people and very very tolerant , plz read on what Ferdinand did in the spanish incquisition to jews and muslims alike
2007-07-25 23:03:54
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answered by rZa 2
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Islam, the religion, IS a tolerant belief. However it is the actions of SOME of it's adherents that leads the rest of us to conclude that THOSE people are NOT tolerant. Most of us DO realize that it's JUST that select group of Muslims that do not behave in accordance with the Koran and for the most part we do NOT hang the sins of the few onto the entire Religious following of Islam. I will freely admit, there ARE a select FEW among us non-Muslims who are EQUALLY as intolerant. In the final end of things, we BOTH have some nutcases that we ALL need to eliminate from our midst.
Raji the Green Witch
2007-07-25 23:13:48
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answered by Raji the Green Witch 7
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Thank you thank you for such a polite and informative posting...I am a Christian, a Disciple of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who teaches us to pursue peace with all people and to pray for those who hurt us and use us. It is so nice to hear some other believer seaking the same ..God Bless you and prosper your soul
2007-07-25 22:56:32
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answered by Anonymous
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Whatever the ideals of many in the Islamic world, especially of those holding moderate interpretations of the Qur'an, Islam is nothing like monolithic and contains elements within it which are far, far, from the positive views you promote.
I don't say the moderates and peaceful don't exist, nor deny that they are in the majority. But until they actually turn on their own extremists, the identity of Islam will be taken to include those who claim to kill in the name of Islam.
"The destruction of Iraq's Christians"
By Rayyan al-Shawaf "
"Ganni was one of many Iraqis killed since 2003 for no reason other than their Christian identity. Additionally, thousands of Christians have been expelled from their homes, extorted, harassed, beaten, raped and ordered to covert to Islam"
"Iraqi Muslim leaders' condemnation of sectarian violence is woefully insufficient, as they refuse to acknowledge - let alone confront - the extremism in their midst." URL below.
Just one item among many I could have picked.
2007-07-26 02:39:22
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answered by Pedestal 42 7
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blah, blah, blah
current FACTS: Most Muslim countries DO NOT allow other religions to be preached, or people face jail or even death. CONVERTS: They DO NOT allow Muslim to convert to other religion, again, they may face jail or even death. In places were "officially" there is freedom of religion, they still face ostracism from relatives and every one else (and, many times, death threats; which may become real).
ON THE OTHER HAND: nations with majority of Christians: there is freedom of religion, you can even talk against Christianity and you have freedom of expression.
BOTTOM LINE: No matter all the blah, blah, the fact is there is no tolerance in Islam. I am still waiting to see a country with majority of Muslims were there is freedom.
2007-07-25 23:20:25
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answered by Joshua 5
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You say "Peace" while millions are dead around you. The middle east has been at constant war, continual bloodshed, since time began. How can you say Islam is peaceful and fully accepting of other faiths. Your own history shows this to be untrue. Speak truth and acknowledge Christ Jesus and then you will have peace. God Bless You.
2007-07-26 00:16:26
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answered by Anonymous
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The idea that Jews and Christians can live amongst true followers of the Quran is called war. The teachings of islam are against Christians and even today many Christians are harshly persecuted for their faith in heavily Islamic countries, Jesus is the only way and is the prince of peace wont you accept him today.
2007-07-25 22:50:23
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answered by disciple 4
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30 examples from the Koran:
Don't bother to warn the disbelievers. Allah has blinded them. Theirs will be an awful doom. 2:6
Allah has sickened their hearts. A painful doom is theirs because they lie. 2:10
Allah has blinded the disbelievers. 2:17-18
A fire has been prepared for the disbelievers, whose fuel is men and stones. 2:24
Disbelievers will be burned with fire. 2:39, 2:90
Allah stamped wretchedness upon the Jews because they killed the prophets and disbelieved Allah's revelations. 2:61
Allah turned the Sabbath-breaking Jews into apes. 2:65-66
If you believe in only part of the Scripture, you will suffer in this life and go to hell in the next. 2:85
Allah has cursed them for their unbelief. 2:88
The curse of Allah is on disbelievers. 2:89
Jews are the greediest of all humankind. They'd like to live 1000 years. But they are going to hell. 2:96
Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers. 2:98
Only evil people are disbelievers. 2:99
For disbelievers is a painful doom. 2:104
For unbelievers: ignominy in this world, an awful doom in the next. 2:114
"And thou wilt not be asked about the owners of hell-fire." (They are the non-muslims.) 2:119
Disbelievers are losers. 2:121
Allah will leave the disbelievers alone for a while, but then he will compel them to the doom of Fire. 2:126
"Who forsaketh the religion of Abraham save him who befooleth himself?"
Cited in the Hamas Charter (Article 27) to condemn the idea of a secular state. 2:130
Those who reject the proofs, are accursed of Allah. 2:159
Those who die disbelievers, are cursed by Allah, angels, and men. 2:161
The doom of the disbelievers will not be lightened. 2:162
They will not emerge from the Fire. 2:167
Disbelievers will be deaf, dumb, and blind. 2:171
Those who hide the Scripture will have their bellies eaten with fire. Theirs will be a painful doom. 2:174
How constant are they in their strife to reach the Fire! 2:175
Believers must retaliate. Those who transgress will have a painful doom. 2:178
Kill disbelievers wherever you find them. If they attack you, then kil them. Such is the reward of disbelievers. (But if they desist in their unbelief, then don't kill them.) 2:191-2
Fight them until "religion is for Allah." 2:193
Those who fail in their duty to Allah are proud and sinful. They will all go to hell. 2:206
2007-07-25 23:08:47
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answered by skeptic 6
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